Author Archives: billbuchholz

Ice Is Coming

Posted on October 30, 2021 by billbuchholz

It might be on the other side of the Covid Curtain, which is finally being drawn back, but it’s getting cold. This beautiful picture from Ste. Aurelie was sent in yesterday by Denis Guertin. That’s the charming little village where … Continue reading →

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Meeting Minutes

Posted on October 26, 2021 by billbuchholz

CIBC Fall Meeting 2021 October 24, 2021 Dave Fortier’s house, Biddeford About 18 iceboaters gathered at Dave Fortier’s house on the first snappy day of the fall after a very warm October. Larry Mazoway brought Indigo for some final sail … Continue reading →

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Last of the Landsailing

Posted on October 25, 2021 by billbuchholz

From now on it’ll be all ice all the time, but this final beach sail of the year on Morse’s Beach in Maine is worth sharing. Access to Morse is very difficult as one end is all private, the other … Continue reading →

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Big Weekend!

Posted on October 22, 2021 by billbuchholz

Don’t forget the iceboater’s weekend double header: NEIYA Swap Meet and Meeting tomorrow at Thompson Speedway in CT., and then the CIBC Meeting and Pot Luck on Sunday at Dave Fortier’s house in Biddeford, ME. All the gear that’s fit … Continue reading →

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Dan West

Posted on October 10, 2021 by billbuchholz

Classic DN sailor Dan West died recently. He was a good sailing buddy of Wolfie’s, constantly upgrading his old boat just to keep his pal honest, in the great tradition of all iceboaters. He sailed often on North Pond, Warren, … Continue reading →

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